Opportunity

SAM #1232SA26Q1271

USDA ARS Solicitation for Exterior Repairs and Lighting Upgrades at Wooten Hall, Las Cruces, NM

Buyer

ARS APD

Posted

August 11, 2026

Respond By

September 03, 2026

Identifier

1232SA26Q1271

NAICS

238140, 238320, 238210, 541310

This opportunity involves exterior repairs and upgrades to Wooten Hall at New Mexico State University, procured by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division, ARS-1232SA, at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM - Contact: David Hildebrand - Scope of Work: - Exterior stucco cleaning, repair, and painting - Replacement of failed sealants at stone band elements - Replacement and addition of exterior and interior LED light fixtures, luminaires, drivers, and controls - Upgrades to interior electrical distribution systems (panelboards, circuit breakers, wiring, conduit) - Design services, including preparation of specifications and drawings - Quality control, safety management, and environmental protection (compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, and UL standards) - Training for maintenance staff and end-users on lighting systems and controls - Products/Services Requested: - Exterior repairs and painting (NSN: 7540-01-152-8067, quantity: 1) - Design and quality control services - LED lighting systems and controls (no specific OEMs or part numbers provided) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 238140 (Masonry Contractors) - Mandatory site visit for technical acceptability - Performance and payment bonds required - Minimum five-year warranty on lighting products and controls - Detailed safety, environmental, and quality control plans required - Training for lighting systems must be provided - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments, but lighting and electrical products must meet ANSI, UL, and NFPA standards.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1271 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Exterior Repairs at Wooten Hall in Las Cruces, NM.   

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238140 Masonry Contractors.  The small business size standard is $19M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

A mandatory site visit is required to be technically acceptable.  Information is provided within the solicitation for location, date, and time.

Questions shall be submitted via email to david.hildebrand@usda.gov and are due no later than August 20, 2026, at 5:00PM CST.  This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends.  Responses will be posted on sam.gov as an attachment under the solicitation.  Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

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